Modeling a Burned Building! | Lou Cipher's Mercantile | GGRR 21

Please join me for the FINAL structure build for Gruesome Gulch - and this one's a doozy! Follow along as I model "Lou Cipher's Mercantile," the burned out husk of the local general store. And thanks to a few simple special effects, the fire seems to still be smoldering inside!
Thanks for watching, amigos!
Dave
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[@tomphillips8565]

I am a retired professional Firefighter and would like to commend you on constructing this burning structure. I am impressed! You have done an excellent job. I enjoy watching you fabricate all your buildings.

[@loispadgett6306]

That looks so cool on the layout and yes it did look like burning ambers on that beam. This is going to be hit with the people when you get to your friends place to display it. Thanks for sharing this awesome project. GOD BLESS 🚂💖👻💖💀💖🚂💖

[@felipesanchezcuriel]

Great work. I have seen a lot of layouts with houses on fire and firefighters attacking them, but this is the only one that really looks as a real fire

[@davidbales8053]

With all the characters and backstory for your layouts, you could have your own TV show!

[@radiofry]

I think that was my favorite build yet. You nailed every detail.

[@jeffholt9437]

"Music wire"? - lol, I'll remember that when I need to re-string my "sonic stick"! Seriously, glad I watched this - stellar build and great techniques, especially the signs and silver foil....

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

It's piano wire. That's what it's called.

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

That is awesome Dave!!! Just freaking Spiftacular!!!

[@jimmanley4300]

Amazing that the old school FX still work in a small scale but it looks awesome!

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Totally Awesome !

[@dennisfillhart88]

This is the first time I have seen someone do work on a burnt building. Excellent! I have been absorbing all your technics for my humble work. Thanks, Dave.

[@dstenger]

The burning embers trick is amazing!

[@edhorst7212]

Thanks Dave for tutorial of burnt out building still smoldering, neat how use of aluminum foil has glowing embers from flickering light inside..liquid smoke once used in Lionel engine just adds final touches..

[@NYCJDClark]

Dave, very impressive! Now I want to burn out a building. Thanks for showing us you techniques.

[@DJE2025]

👍👍Awesome build Dave! Turned out so cool, all the extra touches make the scene absolutely realistic. 🚂🚂

[@miniprints]

Thanks for the shoutout and LOVE the scene!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thanks for making such cool stuff!

[@michaeldean4704]

Another killer project, Dave.

[@shannonlykins1630]

Great job Dave love your technique for painting and weathering plus erosion and burnt look P.s. Just a idea you should install mini cameras in train and layout so we can go along for the ride that would be so 😎😎😎😎😎

[@OtterCreek]

Constantly upping the ante!! This build is amazing from beginning to end. I hope I get to see it in person some day!

[@ddyodaman5515]

Fantastic building

[@tomschmidt3165]

Fabulous Dave. Your creative mind must never rest.

[@davidhorton5965]

Another fantastic build. I did not know about the foil trick for the burning timbers at Disney ... interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@montemullen2801]

You are an amazing artist.

[@normanrowe2831]

Congratulations on the installation of the final structure. I look forward to seeing the final touches on GG.

[@johnbusby215]

Hi Dave WOW!! That looks great. can we have a short snip-it of video showing the whole town lit up. Just as it would be at a show. regards John

[@carlosg1165]

Wow awesome work👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋

[@KenBinCT]

Awesome structure and special effects 👍

[@davevan8864]

Great effects and details!!!

[@williamdickman7917]

Excellent, Dave...that can be used on a regular layout also! Many cudos, my friend.

[@mynx_uk]

stunning, I have to work out how to make random LEDs twinkle for a fairy glade for the n scale section of the layout i am building for my husband. Ideas welcome. as long as they are simple, like me.

[@qkh5600]

C'est juste génial le vieux truc des tisons de bois qui continuent de bruler ...

[@fargusdetailedmodeling]

Ok, I just found this!!! As a person who loves both model trains and Halloween this is A M A Z I N G ! ! !

[@tynahill4129]

Oh my goodness! The burned building looks fantastic!

[@cerisekappes580]

That looks awesome 😊

[@ChrisK-LTC]

Another great one Dave

[@tonyharwood8408]

Another great looking building. Very well done.

[@royreynolds108]

I think the snake would be better under the bottom step down at street level from where it is. Sort of just waiting for someone to come down the steps.👍👍👍

[@bonniehollingsworth1996]

Awesome build! Thanks

[@marsco25177]

Yay!!! Ive wanted a burned building

[@NoelsterSF]

so fun, I remember those old smoke units from my first train set. v cool!

[@diceman2004]

Absolutely incredible work you do . The one biggest quirk that I have with all rail dioramas is static people . They don.t move . this sucks . People need to move .

[@jacko9759]

Love this one. Can't think of anything else to add. For smoke effects I have seen where someone used the parts from an electronic cigarette using just water, a little black ink would darken it too.😮. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@schadowolf]

Absolutely amazing model and great tips. I took copious notes!

[@garrettswoodworx1873]

Ok, I'll admit it took me a few minutes to catch the word play there. Subtle but hilarious! This truly is an incredible layout Dave, thanks so much for allowing us to tag along on the build.

[@charlesheinlein1923]

Great modeling as always. Look forward to your modeling episodes. Thanks

[@kenruble5292]

My German is limited but, I believe Seuthe is pronounced soi-teh.

[@RichieCat4223]

Could you have a video on all the types of glue you use and where you like to use them ?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

I did a quick tip video on that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnbOe4tmj9ecbLM

[@RichieCat4223]

@@ThunderMesaStudio Thanks

[@mikemettelka7432]

Where and when in riverside,.... I would love to see it in person!

[@Jay2646]

What dates are you going to be in Riverside? I'm local and I'd love to see the layout in person!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

The layout will be on display in Riverside on May 6th. You need to contact Gary Beatty of Puerto Borracho Ry for directions. He's on KZbin and Facebook.

[@HenrikLaurell]

¨Just coming from Dales 'Toy Man Television', he recommended to subscribe which I did promptly after seeing this video. Isn't buildings a relaxed nice way of modelling ?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@travisshephard5491]

You're coming to my town in Riverside? What is the event? Is it open to the public?

[@trainfan4703]

I Have a model railroad

[@chemech]

Seuthe is pronounced as: Soy-tah

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Good to know

[@williamdickman7917]

Excellent, Dave...that can be used on a regular layout also! Many cudos, my friend.